The Importance of Understanding Destructive Cat Behavior

The Importance of Understanding Destructive Cat Behavior

Cats can be mysterious creatures, but if we’re really paying attention their communications are loud and clear. Take scratching, for example. Instead of trying to get your goat, cats are merely answering to a feline instinct to stretch, mark their territory, and liberate the dried up outer sheaths of their claws.  Cats aren’t trying to […]

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It’s About Time! DIY Pet Treats For All Seasons

It’s About Time! DIY Pet Treats For All Seasons

The simple act of treating a pet to something tasty feels good. We have the power to satisfy them and we are rewarded with their gratitude. Until, that is, they beg and plead for more.  While it’s critical not to over-indulge pets, treating them to something yummy can become part of the daily routine (especially […]

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Nutritious or Nonsense: The Facts About Fad Diets for Dogs

Nutritious or Nonsense: The Facts About Fad Diets for Dogs

If you peruse the pet food aisle at your favored pet supply store, you may notice that there are a multitude of brands and diets that claim to be the healthiest diet around. But are they any better than a standard commercial diet for your dog? Our pets are of great importance to us and, […]

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Lights, Camera, Action! How to Entertain Your Indoor Cat

Lights, Camera, Action! How to Entertain Your Indoor Cat

Cats can sometimes come off like they’re a little… unimpressed? Indeed, just try to capture your cat’s attention with a string or piece of yarn, only to be greeted with a ‘meh’. While your cat may temporarily convince you that your efforts are nothing short of miraculous, they’ll eventually yawn and simply strut away. In […]

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The Groove That Soothes: Music Therapy for Pets

The Groove That Soothes: Music Therapy for Pets

Music has long been known to affect our emotions. Whether we need energizing and happy sounds or soothing and relaxing ones, music has the power to change how we feel, emotionally and physically. This is also true for our cat and dog friends.  Pets with separation anxiety and phobia, as well as those with behavior […]

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Keeping Dogs Busy Isn’t Always Easy, But It Can Be Super Fun

Keeping Dogs Busy Isn’t Always Easy, But It Can Be Super Fun

Anyone who has ever had the privilege of living with dogs knows that they can be a little… much. They are so energetic, demanding of your time and attention, and sometimes their incorrigible antics leave you shaking your head. They can be dirty, smelly, and seemingly at odds with household rules, but you know what? […]

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Move Over, Rover: The Dynamic Between Cats and People Is Here to Stay

Move Over, Rover: The Dynamic Between Cats and People Is Here to Stay

For cat owners, few relationships surpass the comfort and affection shared between them and their feline friends. Indeed, a large percentage of cat owners would much rather stay at home with their furry buddies than spend time at family gatherings or public events.  That’s not to say the stereotype about “cat people” is entirely true […]

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The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils Around Pets

The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils Around Pets

There’s no question that plants impact our lives. Whether we eat them, grow them on windowsills, or offer them as gifts, plants and people are closely entwined. But unfortunately, plants and pets don’t always mix. This is true for the flowering plants in garden beds, or blooms that fill bouquets, but it’s equally important to […]

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Indoor Plants that are Non-toxic to Cats

Indoor Plants that are Non-toxic to Cats

Bringing a bit of nature into our man made world can be soothing, uplifting, and a beautiful reminder of the preciousness of life.  If you’re a pet owner (and we’ll bet you are if you’re reading this), you’ll need to select your next plant with care. Cats are especially notorious for sampling plants we have […]

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Understanding Feline Behavior: 4 Things You Do That Your Cat Dislikes 

Understanding Feline Behavior: 4 Things You Do That Your Cat Dislikes 

Whether you’re reflecting on relationships between people or animals, The Beatles may have said it best with their song “All You Need Is Love.”  It’s true that love plays a gigantic role in cat ownership, but a lasting connection must also include Aretha Franklin’s most famous song: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T”. You might think that you’re covering all […]

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